My son scooped Baskin Robbins ice cream all summer; my daughter was a sales associate at Ann Taylor Loft. And I had a summer job, too . . . at Anthropologie!
I love working at home in my sweet little studio. However, I'm a people person and miss the interaction with customers like I had at my tea room. I applied for a summer position at Anthropologie and, to my surprise, got the job. So a couple of mornings a week from June through August, I was able to get my people fix and surround myself with all of the yummy merchandise at one of my favorite stores.
I was just about the oldest person on the sales staff, so it felt a little weird being trained with a bunch of college kids. But I do feel that the older customers appreciated the fact that there was someone near their age around. And it was fascinating for me to see how a large store functions since my only retail experience was in my own tiny shop. What's unique about Anthropologie is that even though it's a large corporate chain, it embraces the differences that each store offers, allowing for super-creative displays. Plus, their housewares and clothes are quirky and vintage-inspired with just enough whimsy to keep it interesting.
In this, my first summer job in thirty years, I had some fun and met lots of nice people. The employee discount was really nice, too!
Susan
congrats on the summer job.... isn't summer almost over though? what a fun place to work. i love going to anthro just for the inspiration. have fun!
sorry if this is tacky but can you share the discount... i used to work at a retail store (not anthro) and it was 30% .. can you tell me if it is better, same or lower than that?
Posted by: b. | August 30, 2009 at 01:46 PM
We have an Anthropologie right near us, and for me, that might be a dangerous job...I would probably spend more than I make. They will be opening an Urban Outfitters here in the fall, and I might just give that a try. I also miss the interaction with customers.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | August 30, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Good for you, Susan. I've always wanted to work retail again-haven't since college-and my friends have all discouraged me. You go, girl.
Posted by: Christine | August 30, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Oh What fun! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | August 30, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Im the same Susan, I miss the people ,the company, and am looking for something a couple of days a week, just to be out there in the real world occasionally!
What a great shop to be working in, though i would probably spend any earnings i made!
Sue
Posted by: junkitjunction | August 31, 2009 at 08:23 AM